Customer Contact Center Specialist I - Bilingual

Simmons Bank•Springfield, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Contact Center Specialist I - Bilingual passionately performs a full range of customer service via multimedia communication as directed by the management of the Contact Center. This role "Builds Loyalty" with customers by delivering the best experience possible, effectively resolving customer questions and concerns, and proactively offering advice on the best way to interact with the bank when necessary. The position offers the ability to earn additional incentive pay monthly and be promoted after meeting well-defined quality, training, and production goals.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedures manuals, general business correspondence and/or journals, or government regulations.
Ability to effectively communicate orally or with written word depending on role.
Ability to efficiently navigate a multi system (10) environment to resolve issues customers are experiencing.
Ability to problem solve by thinking critically and asking probing questions.
Ability to listen effectively and deescalate customer frustrations using empathy.
Ability to speaks another language fluently.
HS Diploma/GED
One year of providing outstanding customer service or sales experience, preferably in a financial setting, is required.
Proficient with a PC MS Word and Excel
Must possess excellent telephone skills, including a professional speaking voice.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must present as friendly and professional.
Must maintain punctual and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Responsibilities

Receives and processes incoming calls from customers with a prioritization of customers who require an agent who speaks another language fluently.
Responds to inquiries and determines the appropriate response or direction, and proactively offering the most convenient solutions or options for the customer.
Completes various operational processes to support customer requests.
Processes account balance or transfer requests, stop payment orders, changes of address and other customer requests or authorizations.
Completes trouble shooting if needed to support a customer inquiry.
Reviews reports, prepares correspondence, and participates in special department projects as required.
Ensures that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
Provides translation services for Simmons internal departments to assist customer transactions upon request.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.